WEDNESDAY 9th MAY 1888

To Oakamoor to see Bolton regarding countries in which there were wire mills and probably safety pins made. He showed me the new machine he has invented to draw wire - simple enough.

Afternoon - To see Mr Wood the Bank manager regarding getting an overdraft for 50 pounds in order to enable me to patent the improved safety pin. He was very kind and I really out to give him a small present, 5 pounds if I succeed. He granted my request and would call on father to back same.